A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Franklin County, Florida. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Franklin County local Chambers of Commerce as well as grants through multiple bureaus. It also provides market development awards for non-profit industries, including trade associations. Local Chambers of Commerce may also help member businesses secure Small Business Administration grants, business development grants, and economic development funding. Chambers of Commerce provide information about government grant programs on their websites.
Apalachicola Bay Chamber Of Commerce & Visitor Center Apalachicola FL 122 Commerce Street 32320 850-653-9419
Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce Carrabelle FL 105 Saint James Avenue 32322 850-697-2585
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Franklin County, Florida. At the federal level, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) operates over 20 government grant programs, including affordable housing development grants, community and economic development grants, fair housing grants, and rental assistance grants. HUD also offers Franklin County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Franklin County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Apalachicola Housing Authority Apalachicola FL 141 15th Street 32320 850-653-9304
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Franklin County, Florida. The federal VA, as well as local Franklin County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Franklin County VA also provides cemetery grants and supportive services grants for veterans and their families. VA grants both go to agencies, organizations, and individual veterans. The VA provides more information about government grants on its website.
Franklin County Veterans Services Apalachicola FL 33 Market Street 32320 850-653-8096